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Chloe Gregan

Chloe Gregan

Lucan,Ireland

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in procurement and retail sales. Demonstrates exceptional skills in confident communication, time management, and team collaboration. Proficient in relationship building, negotiation, and customer service, with a strong focus on achieving results. Experienced in using Coins, SAP, and Fiori systems. Committed to leveraging attention to detail and motivation to drive business success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Buyer

John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd
Citywest, Ireland
04.2023 - 02.2025
  • Handling and processing assigned requisitions by managing the procurement of materials.
  • Managing overhead orders for the Head Office, where each department approaches me to request the items they need to be ordered.
  • Tracking orders by keeping a log, comparing prices to secure cost savings, and maintaining a log of all savings achieved each month.
  • Ensuring timely delivery of products, so the sites are running smoothly without the projects being disrupted.
  • Support and maintain relationships with suppliers through participating and coordinating regular review meetings, therefore ensuring smooth communication and timely deliveries.
  • Negotiated pricing for products and accessories from suppliers to secure best pricing and keep costs low. Always ensuring to go with the best quality while doing so.
  • To reduce expenses, negotiated bulk purchase deals with suppliers.
  • Managing various projects in different sectors. Primary sectors being life science and data centres. This includes projects being managed across Europe.
  • Visiting sites on a weekly basis to engage with project teams and acquire in-depth product knowledge during these visits.
  • Holding weekly look-ahead meetings with my sites to ensure they have the necessary resources and to maintain strong, positive relationships through regular check-ins.
  • Handle and resolve account queries as they arise.
  • Participating in monthly procurement meetings with my team to stay aligned with our strategy and discuss any issues or updates.

Software Buying Administrator

Smyths Toys Superstores
Mervue Business Park, Ireland
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked directly with the head buyer for the Software Department at Smyths Toys Superstores
  • Attended meetings with suppliers to discuss potential new games and watched previews to help make informed purchasing decisions
  • Responsible for setting up new incoming games and digital downloads on the company website using Microsoft Excel and the Fiori and SAP systems
  • Placed weekly orders for software games from suppliers and vendors to ensure sufficient stock for sale
  • Managed daily reports, including the ETA report and inbound report for the Software Department, as well as the price change report for all buying departments
  • Communicated frequently with suppliers and vendors, receiving promotions for games and accessories to add to the department's deals of the week file and set up the deals on the system for particular dates
  • Set up promotions to go live in store using the GK portal
  • Created POS signs explaining the deals and bundles available
  • Sent weekly news bulletins to all UK and Ireland stores, including gaming deals of the week and exciting updates
  • Collaborated with the Web Team to draft gaming emails to send out to the public
  • My role as a Software Buying Administrator at Smyths Toys Superstores was an exciting one that I thoroughly enjoyed
  • I am passionate about making informed purchasing decisions and ensuring sufficient stock for sale as well as researching and looking into new products entering the company
  • I am confident that my skills and commitment to succeeding in this role would make me a valuable asset to any organization

Retail Sales Assistant

Smyths Toys Superstore
Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Ireland
09.2018 - 04.2023
  • Demonstrate product knowledge, specifically in the Nursery Department, including fitting car seats correctly and installing them in customers' cars
  • Serve customers at checkout, including working on the customer service desk processing exchanges and refunds
  • Ensure adequate merchandising on the shop floor and in the Nursery Department
  • Display high-quality customer service in dealing with any customer queries within a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate high product knowledge within all departments of the store, including software, outdoor, and nursery departments
  • Training new staff on the Nursery Department and advise customers on appropriate products, including car seats, travel systems, and cots
  • Work in the cash office at the end of the shift, ensuring that the cash in the shop is balanced and equates to the sum for the day's sales
  • In my role at the store, I am responsible for demonstrating in-depth product knowledge, particularly in the Nursery Department
  • I help customers fit car seats correctly, install them in customers' cars, and advise them on appropriate products, including travel systems and cots
  • Additionally, I serve customers at the checkout and process exchanges and refunds at the customer service desk, displaying high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
  • I ensure that the shop floor and Nursery Department are adequately merchandised, displaying products in an appealing manner
  • Furthermore, I demonstrate high product knowledge across all departments of the store, including software and outdoor departments
  • I train new staff on the Nursery Department and advise them on appropriate products, while also working in the cash office at the end of my shift to ensure accurate accounting of daily sales
  • Overall, my dedication to customer service and in-depth product knowledge would make me a valuable asset to any organization looking for a diligent and customer-focused team member

Education

Secondary Level - undefined

Riverside Community College
01.2013 - 01.2018

Secondary Level -

Ardgillan Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013

BBA - International Business

National University of Ireland
Maynooth, Co Kildare
09.2018 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Sales
  • Confident communicator
  • Time-management
  • Team player
  • Negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Social media engagement
  • Digital marketing
  • Relationship building
  • Computers (Excel, Power Point, Word)
  • Proficient in Coins, SAP and Fiori systems
  • Retail merchandising expertise
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Money handling
  • Customer service oriented
  • Results driven


Custom

ECDL Accreditation, 2016, Completed the Leadership Program and was awarded a certificate from the National University of Ireland Galway, 2017, Awarded a medal for completing the Dublin half marathon, 2018, Full Category B Driver's Licence, 2021, Spending time with family and friends, Keeping fit, Visiting new places, Playing soccer, Joined Liffey Bank Football Club in Leixlip in 2021, Mr. Michael Creaven, Commercial Director, Healthwoosh, Ms. Nora Bolger, Software Head Buyer, Smyths Toys Superstores, Ms. Fiona Quinn, Manager, Smyths Toys Superstores, Mr. Noel Donoghue, Manager, Smyths Toys Superstores

Timeline

Junior Buyer

John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Ltd
04.2023 - 02.2025

Software Buying Administrator

Smyths Toys Superstores
08.2021 - 07.2022

BBA - International Business

National University of Ireland
09.2018 - 05.2023

Retail Sales Assistant

Smyths Toys Superstore
09.2018 - 04.2023

Secondary Level - undefined

Riverside Community College
01.2013 - 01.2018

Secondary Level -

Ardgillan Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013

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